We're getting a better handle on how to navigate life through a pandemic, so things have picked up speed again and are back to feeling very overwhelming... and the burnout has never felt more real. Celeste and Magen share their thoughts on this very topic and discuss how they've been tackling saying no more, taking a step back from things, and maki…

We are thrilled to have a special returning guest speaker with us! We welcome back Jordan Claire McCraw, author of “American Rapture: Poems from a Heartscape”, who has become a dear friend to us through this podcast! Jordan is a television, film, and commercial actress (represented by Shushu Entertainment and VOX Inc.), audiobook narrator for Harpe…

Ann Kaplan is a parent coach, birth worker, and mother of four. Her passion for helping new parents navigate the early stage of parenthood through birth work, organically lead her to becoming a parent coach. On this episode, Ann shares insightful parenting skills for us to discover how we can "parent on our own terms" and feel less stress and guilt…

Do you ever find yourself feeling like you are not doing enough? Not enough for yourself… Not enough for your marriage… Not enough for your child(ren)...Or maybe, even that your partner is not doing enough…SOOOO, it is not just us, right?On this episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons, Master Life Coach, Speaker, Mothering Revolutionary, and Mother of two daug…

New York Times & Globe and Mail Bestselling Author, Ashley Audrain, joins us for an incredible discussion surrounding her debut novel THE PUSH. Ashley chats with us about the fears and dark side of motherhood, how she found inspiration for her plot and characters, life as a mother of two, and more! Tune in to see how her book, THE PUSH, explores th…

Full Disclosure: This episode was recorded in April 2021. It is certainly not snowing right now in the summer. Lol. Nevertheless, the mention of gloomy weather sets the mood for our chat with mom of two and thriller writer Heather Chavez! Join us as we chat with Heather about her debut book NO BAD DEED. Heather shares with us how her experiences an…

Rebecca Tavares is a mother of two children—Jackson, 3, and Mina, 13—who shares her experience of how her teenage daughter was unexpectedly diagnosed with scoliosis and how quickly decisions needed to be made, how Facebook became something she heavily relied upon to help her and her daughter cope, and what it was like for her daughter to undergo a …

Do you ever dream about being your own boss? Or maybe you have this awesome idea that hasn't been invented yet? Join us on today's episode as we chat with Debbie Lefkowitz, former pharmacist, sports mom of five, and owner of Hocsocx. Debbie shares with us how she made a company out of a necessity for her daughter and friends out of her own living r…

We all know that the internet can be a terrifying place when it comes to our children having access to all that is available online. Join us as we chat with Jeff Lee, author of Online Predators, An Internet Insurgency: A Field Manual For Teaching And Parenting In The Digital Arena, about the risks of being online and internet safety for our childre…

On today's episode, we chat with Barbara Clarke, author of the recently published memoir, THE RED KITCHEN. Barbara shares with us how she has handled many challenges in her life including: memories of family trauma specifically, overcoming a broken mother-daughter relationship, the role of women in families and the workplace, and more! Barbara open…

What is your definition of success? Does it include the cost of your happiness? Join us as we chat with Dr. Jeff Dutremble on how he found his happiness and purpose as a writer. In today's episode, Jeff opens up about the difficulties of walking away from two hard-earned careers, battling depression, fatherhood, and how he hopes others stay true to…

We are back and we have missed you, Mother Forkers! Parenting during the pandemic has been so challenging and has felt like a form of isolation for many of us. Join us as we chat with the author of American Rapture, Jordan Claire McCraw. Her book shares her incredible journey of self-love and healing through poetry. We discuss what it is like to st…

If you or anyone in your life has lived with chronic pain, you don’t want to miss this episode! Today, we chat with Anna Penenberg, who holds a BA in Psychology and MA in Dance Therapy from UCLA and certifications in Marriage & Family Therapy, Body-Mind Centering®, Infant Developmental Movement, and Kundalini Yoga & Meditation. Anna also is the aut…

What would you do if you checked on your 3-month-old son in his nursery and discovered it wasn't your son? Join us as we chat with Rea Frey, the multi-published, award-winning bestselling author of three suspense novels and four non-fiction books, and CEO & Founder of WriteWay . In today's episode, Rea sheds a light on the bond between mothers and …

One thing we’ve never addressed on the 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 is the parenting perspective of a woman who ends up with a man who already has two kids of his own. Did we mention the woman had intentionally committed to never having kids? Dani Alpert is this woman. She’s also the same woman who wrote 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗠: 𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗜𝗥 (published May 2020),…

We started this podcast to shed light on all parenting experiences. Sometimes, these conversations are really difficult. The murder of George Floyd has sparked the deeply rooted issue of racism we have in this country—and around the world. We recognize we are, by no means, professionals on this topic; we strongly feel that we needed to create a spa…

The topic we’ve been wanting to dive into for so long and it’s finally here because of an amazing opportunity that fell into our laps! By far, one of our most decorated guests to date and one of our most sensitive topics to date. We are beyond excited to have Halle (pronounced hal-lee) Tecco, Founder & CEO of Natalist (pronounced nate-uhl-ist), joi…

It's our 50th episode! Join Celeste and Magen as they recap some of their favorite moments from past episodes. They also answer some questions like what is their go-to mom meal, what is their latest mom fail, and what are they looking forward to doing once quarantine is over. This time capsule episode is a wonderful reminder of why they started thi…

When's the last time you had an uninterrupted adult conversation with a fellow mom? Here's your chance! Celeste and Magen chat it up with fellow podcaster and first-time author, Brandy Ferner. Brandy is the creator of the Adult Conversation podcast, social media pages, blog, and now, book! Her writing has been featured in Good Morning America, Huff…

We wanted to share with you how we are keeping our children and ourselves busy and sane during the COVID-19 quarantine. Resources Busy Toddler on Instagram Songs for Littles on Instagram Toddler Activities Made Easy on Amazon My First Toddler Coloring Book on Amazon Bone Chilling Books on Instagram Beachbody workout programs Connect with us Instagr…

In the midst of what our entire world is going through, Celeste and Magen have found some light through it all. They recently sat down (virtually and in their own homes, of course) with Aileen and Felicia, two best friends of 33+ years, who created the website, Persistiny, and later created the app, Tend, to supplement the site. Two stay-at-home mo…

Effective March 25, a Stay Home Work Safe order was put into place for Harris County in Houston, TX. This means only leaving the house for essential items: groceries, diapers, etc., and continuing the practice of social distancing. In this episode, Magen hops on to do a check-in of how she and her family are faring during this pandemic and how they…

Calling all Mamas! If your self-care needs an upgrade, then this episode and this app is for you! Celeste and Magen chat with Carina Devi, Head of Mindfulness, from the Mindful Mamas Club about mindfulness and a brand-new app that will be launching on March 19, 2020. Carina and Founder and CEO of the Mindful Mamas Club, Terra LaRock, created the Mi…

At the time of this post, the coronoavirus, COVID-19, is trending across the globe. It's just entered the United States where it's spanning across 13 states. It's everywhere. It's on the brink of becoming a pandemic. So far, more than 90,000 cases and more than 3,000 deaths have been reported. Maybe it's because this is a new virus to us and that's…

What's the best way to discipline your child? What happens when your child will not listen to you? Celeste and Magen have gone through this – and continue to go through this – several times a day. It's part of parenting. We are constantly repeating ourselves and our children are constantly fighting us. We share how we tackle irrational toddler beha…

Celeste and Magen talk about youth sport participation. They share their thoughts on the pros and potential cons of being involved in sports. They give their personal experiences and share how they plan on being mindful with their boys’ physical and mental state when it comes to sports. Additionally, Celeste opens up about her postpartum anxiety, h…

What happens when you feel like your marriage is over? How do you know if you’re ready for divorce? What about the kids? How do you survive life after divorce? On today’s episode, Celeste and Magen are joined by special guest Dr. Lisa Patel, DC, CCSP, mother of three boys, and entrepreneur. Lisa shares how difficult the decision of divorce has been…

Celeste and Magen touch on several topics in this episode, but really focus on the overwhelming negative feelings when it comes to raising children such as wondering if your child is bored, whether you’re doing enough as a parent, feelings of anxiety and frustration, and death by comparison.They also talk about a recent infant loss of a local Texas…

Happy Mother Forking New Year! Still can't get over the fact that 2019 is behind us and we are looking forward to 2020! A brand-new decade - a time to make mistakes, fuck shit up, get back up, dust yourself off, learn from your mistakes, and move on to better. Are we right or are we right? Celeste and Magen are super excited to bring you the first …

Here at the Mother Forking Podcast, we love a good birth story! Especially a quick one with a speedy recovery. Tune in to today’s episode to hear Celeste and Magen chat about Nikolaj’s birth story. They had the same doctor but Celeste was warned about Magen’s unnecessary induction and decided to stick to her guns on not scheduling one.Email us your…

Magen gives an update on what she and Celeste have been up to including Celeste getting ROBBED and Magen getting in a FIGHT. Find out all the deets and then some! Thank you for your continued support, love, and engagement. We 💜 you, Mother Forkers! Connect with Mother Forking Podcast Instagram Twitter Facebook Email…

What if you could overcome any obstacle with confidence? Help your children overcome any obstacle with confidence? Live your life happier and more positively? Help your children live happier and more positive lives? Dr. Delvina Miremadi-Baldino, TEDx speaker, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Founder & Chief Resilience Officer at Realize Your Resil…

In a world where lots of parents are feeling guilty for yelling at their child(ren) or spending time away from home due to reasons out of their control (e.g., work, appointments, etc.), or any other reason where parents feel like they aren't parenting well...remember there are people in the world like Dee Dee Blanchard – mother to Gypsy Rose, a gir…

Put yourself first. Huh? How can I possibly do that as a full-time parent? How can I possibly do that as a full-time parent with a full-time career? How can I possibly do that as a full-time parent with a full-time career with a full-time significant other and ALL the other things in life that I juggle? Celeste and Magen explore different ways you …

Being mindful is one way to reduce the stress of being a parent and practicing mindfulness means paying attention to what’s happening in the moment and accepting those experiences and feelings without judgment. We wanted to dive a bit further into this topic on tonight’s episode because we find it’s helpful for us while we parent our kids and it se…

Magen and her husband, Christo, reveal themselves a bit more and poke fun at themselves through a series of questions they ask each other, including the weirdest thing they've ever Googled, their first AIM screen name, where they want to retire, the last time they felt genuinely proud of themselves, which self-help book has helped them, the mottos …

Jess knows cancer all too well. In 2017, she lost her mother to it and in 2019, her then 4-month-old son, Landon, was diagnosed with it. With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Celeste and Magen wanted to get Jess on to discuss her first-hand account with it and how she's been coping, what's become their new normal, and how it affect…

Celeste and Magen take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about their time spent with their families when they were younger and which traditions they've carried on with their own families and would like to carry on as their kids get older. Connect with Mother Forking Podcast Email us your parenting stories, comments, tips, and questions at mothe…

School is back in session! On today's episode, Celeste talks about how we as parents, can build a positive relationship with our children’s teacher(s). Celeste’s cousin Maggie, who is a teacher, also shares some tips on how to be advocate for your child. Connect with Mother Forking Podcast:Email us your parenting stories, comments, and questions at…

In honor of Celeste's 29th birthday this week, Celeste and Justin open up and answer 29 questions about their childhood, marriage, and even share some of their future goals. We encourage you to try this with your partner or spouse and let us know how it went! Questions from the episode: https://www.theintentionalmom.com/25-great-conversation-starte…

Anxiety and depression can be a very all-consuming and lonely place. So many of us are suffering or know someone that suffers from one of these hindering disabilities. Join Celeste and Magen as they bring awareness to anxiety and depression. They share their own personal experiences and ways to better understand these mental disorders. Connect with…

Temperatures seem to be rising everywhere and it’s getting dangerous for kids. We are referring to kids and hot cars. Here in Houston it’s hot af in general. Throw summer into the mix and it’s hot-as-balls af. While Celeste is on vacation, Magen connects with you for a short episode about child vehicular heatstroke deaths and how they can be avoide…

From being lovers to parents, is a huge change in marriage. The first years of parenting are tough and they certainly require lots of work from you and your spouse. Join Celeste and Magen, as they share their experiences in how they are learning to keep their marriages alive and thriving after kids. Connect with Mother Forking Podcast Email us your…

It's baby shower time, but you have no idea what to put in your baby registry (or what to get for the expecting parents). Celeste and Magen are here to help you weed through the unnecessary stuff you don't need and get the stuff you do need for those first few months – and years! – of life. Tune in to find out what to put on your list. Plus, a game…

Join Celeste for a quick update on how hectic life has been for us. Notice the episode title says "shitshow". Celeste means that literally. Connect with Mother Forking Podcast Email us your parenting stories, comments, tips, and questions at motherforkingpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/motherforkingpodcast/ Twitter: www…

Friendships are all built on connection, but what happens when two people are at different stages in life which often include marriage, children, unfortunate circumstances, etc., Friendships are just like plants that need to be nourished and maintained. Celeste and Maggie (Celeste’s Cousin) discuss their personal experiences when it comes to stayin…

All work and no play? We don't think so! Whether you work from home, work outside of the home, or you're a stay-at-home parent, it's all work and it's tough! How do you balance that with time for your kids, your significant other, and yourself? Celeste and Magen share their experiences and perspectives as a stay-at-home mom and a work-from-home mom…

Prior to having children, Celeste and Magen were confident and even competitive with their fitness goals. The journey of balancing motherhood and fitness has been quite the juggling act for them. In this episode, the two moms share how their views of fitness have evolved since becoming mothers and how they get in workouts while enjoying them. Resou…

It's summertime, which means the perfect relief from the heat is swimming! Being aware of water safety is a smart way to approach water activities, and Celeste and Magen dive head first into the statistics of drowning and they come back up for air to talk about preventative measures to keep your family safe. Connect with Mother Forking Podcast Emai…

Miscarriages are very common. For women who know they're pregnant, about 10 to 15 in 100 pregnancies (10 to 15 percent) end in miscarriage. (marchofdimes.org) For some, it can happen more than once. That was the case for Maria Richmond. On this episode, Maria shares her story and how, 12 years later, she's still coping. Celeste and Magen feel it's …